Arthur Dürst

Swiss historian of cartography and historian (1926-2000)
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Summary

Arthur Dürst was born on October 6, 1926[1], in Hauptwil-Gottshaus[2]. He died on December 28, 2000[3], in Zurich[4]. He worked as a historian of cartography[5], historian[6], and geographer[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Hauptwil[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[10]
  • Religion or worldview: reformed[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Family name: Dürst[13]
  • Given name: Arthur[14]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Linthal[15]
  • Participant in: 1956 Swiss Himalaya Expedition[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[17]

FAQs

Where was Arthur Dürst born?

Arthur Dürst's place of birth was Hauptwil-Gottshaus[2].

Where did Arthur Dürst die?

Arthur Dürst died in Zurich[4].

What did Arthur Dürst do for work?

Arthur Dürst worked as a historian of cartography[5], historian[6], and geographer[7].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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